A Roadmap to Better Decision Making

I received a lot of positive comments on my recent article about my failures investing in various Ag Startups, and many people asked for more insight into what I would do differently. I've thought about that, and rather than going into a ton of boring detail, I thought I would simply provide one big important litmus test I now ask ...

USDA and the Export-Import Bank recently launched a new partnership to boost the country’s ag exports by making it easier and less risky for American sellers and their lenders to do business with foreign buyers. The partnership is built around a program called the “Financial Assurance to Revitalize Markets,” or “FARM Initiative,” which acts as an umbrella framework for a ...

Corn diseases quietly removed about -2.5 billion bushels of grain between 2020 and 2023 across the United States and Ontario, according to a new multiyear study conducted across the US and Ontario, Canada. On average, the study finds that disease pressure costs producers an estimated $13.8 billion, even in a relatively “lighter” disease window. The full study is available HERE ...

NEW FARMCON PODCAST - This week Kevin Van Trump shares his "bushels are bullets" perspective in regards to his crop marketing, along with other relevant analogies to help producers see the big picture and know when to fire their guns! Kevin and Todd dive into the Macro arena where yields and the stock markets are high and consumer sentiment isn't ...

As many of you know, I am 100% all for year-round E-15 access. But there are many individuals and groups who are not, and I wanted to share the various perspectives. Still, for me, the no-brainer part of the argument is that this is NOT a mandate, but rather simply giving consumers access to E-15 year-round if they want it ...

While headlines fixate on tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter but more immediate logistical challenge is building for American agriculture at the Panama Canal. Rerouted energy flows, sparked by Middle East disruptions, are reshaping transit priorities and squeezing capacity for bulk commodities like grain and ethanol. For anyone planning 2026-2027 marketing and logistics, this dynamic demands close attention.U.S ...

NEW FARMCON PODCAST… This is a not-to-miss episode with Kevin Van Trump, Todd Loechler, and Walter Cronin of White River Nutrition, a U.S. soybean processing company. Stay tuned all the way through to find out why Walter says the U.S. soybean farmers need to hold on because you're going to see a great decade ahead. Leading into that Kevin shares ...

Bayer and BP are aiming to move “camelina” from a niche oilseed into a larger-scale biofuel feedstock. The new partnership comes as the market is still searching for low-carbon, non-food-based inputs for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The crop is being positioned as an intermediate crop that can fit between main commodities, rather than compete directly with them. Bayer ...

In a striking pivot that could determine the fate of a multi-billion-dollar sector, the carbon removal industry has rebranded itself not as a climate savior, but as a powerhouse for American energy dominance. Just weeks after President Trump’s Energy Department gave the green light to major Biden-era projects, executives are pitching direct air capture (DAC) technology as a tool for ...

Spotted lanternflies have quickly become one of the most concerning invasive species in the US, threatening vineyards, orchards, and hardwood trees across multiple regions. As agricultural agencies and businesses look for effective ways to contain the spread, an unexpected but highly effective solution is gaining traction: detector dogs.Detector dogs are already well known for their roles in law enforcement and ...